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Winnipeg Jets' Kyle Connor, center, celebrates after his goal with teammates Pierre-Luc Dubois and Dylan Samberg (54) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Winnipeg Jets at Philadelphia Flyers 1/22/2023

Jan. 22, 2023 09:51 PM EST

A message isdisplay on the jumbotron paying tribute to Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin prior to an NHL hockey game between the Buffalo Sabres and the Minnesota Wild, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Minnesota Wild at Buffalo Sabres 1/7/2023

Jan. 07, 2023 06:43 PM EST

FILE - Alexei Cherepanov, of Russia, smiles after being selected by the New York Rangers during the first round of the NHL hockey draft on June 22, 2007, in Columbus, Ohio. Cherepanov died Oct. 13, 2007, during a game in Russia. He was 19. The horror that swept across the NFL when Buffalo BIlls defensive back Damar Hamlin collapsed and went into cardiac arrest during a game this week in Cincinnati was all too familiar to members of the hockey community. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
NHL evolves its plan, prep for terrifying cardiac events

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 05, 2023 11:38 AM EST

Buffalo Sabres players walk towards the locker room upon arriving wearing shirts in support of Buffalo Bills football player Damar Hamlin before an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Buffalo Sabres at Washington Capitals 1/3/2023

Jan. 03, 2023 10:09 PM EST

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) juggles the puck during a break in the action in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Montreal Canadiens at Washington Capitals 12/31/2022

Jan. 03, 2023 10:09 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Sloan wins 1,000th game

By The Associated Press Dec. 10, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 11 1938 — New York Giants beats the Green Bay Packers 23-17 to win the NFL championship. 1946 — The Chicago Stags and Cleveland...

Dallas goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) allows a goal by Winnipeg Jets center Adam Lowry during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Dallas, Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Winnipeg Jets at Dallas Stars 11/25/2022

Nov. 26, 2022 12:39 AM EST

Dallas Stars defenseman Colin Miller (6) and Winnipeg Jets right wing Blake Wheeler (26) skate for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Dallas, Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Morrissey scores in OT, Jets beat Stars, Robertson 5-4

By Lary Bump Nov. 26, 2022 12:38 AM EST

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Nov. 25-Dec. 1

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 25 1925 — Red Grange, playing his first game as a professional with the Chicago Bears, is held to 36 yards in a 0-0 tie with the Chicago Cardinals...

Ottawa Senators goaltender Anton Forsberg (31) makes a save against the San Jose Sharks during the third period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Monday, Nov. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Ottawa Senators at San Jose Sharks 11/21/2022

Nov. 24, 2022 05:35 AM EST

A photograph taken using a drone shows Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium after owners the Glazer family announced they are considering selling the club as they "explore strategic alternatives", Manchester, England, Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022. On Tuesday, the same day the potential sale was annnounced it was also it was also confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo had left Manchester United by mutual consent. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Inflation or not, price of pro sports teams keeps going up

By Jimmy Golen Nov. 24, 2022 05:30 AM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa pumps up the crowd before the start of an NHL hockey game between the Florida Panthers and the Dallas Stars, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Dallas Stars at Florida Panthers 11/17/2022

Nov. 17, 2022 10:21 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Nov. 18-24

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 18 1962 — Bill Wade of the Chicago Bears passes for 466 yards and two touchdowns to edge the Dallas Cowboys 34-33. 1970 — Joe...

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Nov. 18-24

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 22 1945 — Jim Benton of the Cleveland Rams is the first NFL player to have more than 300 receiving yards in a game. Benton has 10 receptions for...

Today in Sports History-Nov. 11-17

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 11 1911 — Carlisle Indian School of Carlisle, Pa., led by Jim Thorpe, beats nationally ranked Harvard 18-15 before 25,000 in Cambridge, Mass....

FILE - Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) handles the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. So if Twitter is to be believed, LeBron James wants to leave the Lakers, Adam Schefter says Josh McDaniels is done as coach of the Raiders, and Connor McDavid has been traded from the Oilers to the Islanders. Each of the tweets seen Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, about the above items normally would count as major news in the world of sports, but none was real. Instead, all came from fake accounts. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken, File)
Edmonton Oilers at Tampa Bay Lightning 11/8/2022

Nov. 09, 2022 07:37 PM EST

FILE - Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James to the basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, in Los Angeles. So if Twitter is to be believed, LeBron James wants to leave the Lakers, Adam Schefter says Josh McDaniels is done as coach of the Raiders, and Connor McDavid has been traded from the Edmonton Oilers to the New York Islanders. Each of the tweets seen Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, about the above items normally would count as major news in the world of sports, but none was real. Instead, all came from fake accounts. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
New Orleans Pelicans at Los Angeles Lakers 11/2/2022

Nov. 09, 2022 07:37 PM EST

FILE - Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James to the basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, in Los Angeles. So if Twitter is to be believed, LeBron James wants to leave the Lakers, Adam Schefter says Josh McDaniels is done as coach of the Raiders, and Connor McDavid has been traded from the Edmonton Oilers to the New York Islanders. Each of the tweets seen Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, about the above items normally would count as major news in the world of sports, but none was real. Instead, all came from fake accounts. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Fake LeBron, Schefter accounts among those tweeting non-news

By The Associated Press Nov. 09, 2022 07:33 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Roenick scores his 500th NHL goal

By The Associated Press Nov. 09, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 10 1940 — The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 7-3 in a penalty free game at Forbes Field. Philadelphia’s George Somers hits a 36...

Philadelphia Union's Andre Blake raises the trophy after defeating New York City FC in an MLS soccer match, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Chester, Pa. The Union won 3-1 and clinched the MLS Eastern Conference title. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Union hoping to do their part for Philadelphia on Saturday

By Joe Reedy Nov. 04, 2022 06:01 AM EDT